Gangster Story (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 5

Gangster Story poster

Released in 1959, Gangster Story is an action, drama and crime film directed by Walter Matthau, running about 65 minutes. “Filmed where it actually happened... The true story of Jack Martin” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.

Who’s in it. Gangster Story stars Walter Matthau as Jack Martin, Carol Grace as Carol Logan, Bruce MacFarlane as Earl J. Dawson and Garry Walberg as Adolph, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gangster Story has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangster Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gangster Story tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gangster Story (1959)?
In US, Gangster Story is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gangster Story worth watching?
Gangster Story holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gangster Story?
Gangster Story stars Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Bruce MacFarlane, Garry Walberg and Raikin Ben-Ari.
When was Gangster Story released?
Gangster Story was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.